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  1. Choose a different warning!

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  2. Word / Phrase Change

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  3. Change the "watch out" alert.

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    Walter Rolandi. PhD commented  · 

    My wife and I enjoy using Waze when we travel. However, we are often startled when the app suddenly announces, "Watch out! Vehicle reported on shoulder ahead!".

    As a retired human factors psychology professional with over 25 years experience in Voice User Interface design and usability testing, I encourage you to change this notifications method.

    There is no reason to announce the parked vehicle with, "Watch out!". Please consider simply saying, "Vehicle reported on shoulder ahead".

    Alternatively, and even better, please consider introducing an audio-icon, that signals, "Attention", some sort of sound that commands attention without alarming the user:

    "Ding": "Vehicle reported on shoulder ahead".

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    Walter Rolandi. PhD commented  · 

    My wife and I enjoy using Waze when we travel. However, we are often startled when the app suddenly announces, "Watch out! Vehicle reported on shoulder ahead!".

    As a retired human factors psychology professional with over 25 years experience in Voice User Interface design and usability testing, I encourage you to change this notifications method.

    There is no reason to announce the parked vehicle with, "Watch out!". Please consider simply saying, "Vehicle reported on shoulder ahead".

    Alternatively, and even better, please consider introducing an audio-icon, that signals, "Attention", some sort of sound that commands attention without alarming the user:

    "Ding": "Vehicle reported on shoulder ahead".

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